Investigation of the Structural, Mechanical, Tribological and Electrochemical Properties of B4C Films Deposited by Different Techniques

Keleş-Dayauç A., BARAN ACIMERT Ö.

Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, cilt.34, sa.13, ss.13751-13760, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 13
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s11665-025-11153-1
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, PASCAL, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), Chemical Abstracts Core, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.13751-13760
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: B4C, corrosion, EPD, RF magnetron sputtering, wear
  • Erzincan Binali Yıldırım Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Because of its superior mechanical properties, excellent thermal stability, high wear and heat resistance and remarkable resistance to chemical agents, B4C films are extensively utilized in a variety of industries, including armor materials and wear-resistant components. B4C films can be coated in a variety of ways. This study was aimed to obtain optimum structural, mechanical and tribological properties of B4C films grown by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) and RF magnetron sputtering techniques. The structural properties of the B4C films were investigated by SEM and XPS analysis. The tribological properties and the electrochemical properties were carried out using a wear tester and a corrosion tester, respectively. Examining the observed polarization resistance reveals that AISI 4140 steel has the lowest resistance (15.33 × 106 Ω cm2) and the B4C film with EPD has the highest resistance (347.5 × 106 Ω cm2). It was also observed that B4C films significantly reduced the coefficient of friction of the AISI 4140 steels. The AISI 4140 substrate and B4C films coated by RF magnetron sputtering and EPD have wear rates of 1.45*10−4 mm2/Nm, 1.22*10−4 mm2/Nm, and 9*10−4 mm2/Nm, respectively.